Lawrence R. Ellis Jr.
5/27/1922 – 8/24/1988
Born in York Beach, Maine, Larry was the eldest of two children for his parents, Elsie Anderson Ellis and Lawrence Richard Ellis. His sister Iris Ellis Annis, a year younger and cherished her older brother. My Dad’s love of sports guided him throughout his life. The Ellis family as far back as 1911 had a reputation for basketball. He carried on the Ellis tradition playing and excelling in many sports at York High School, York YMCA and Cheshire Academy. Upon graduating from Cheshire Academy in 1940, he continued his education, majoring in Physical Education at Syracuse University. During his time at SU, he again played many sports, but it was football where he excelled. In his sophomore year, he left school to serve his country during WWII. Most of his three years were in the Pacific around Saipan with the Army Air Force Division.